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Electrical Lineman Safety Equipment - Tools of the Trade

When working in close proximity to exposed energized equipment or working on live electrical circuits, it’s necessary to protect not only the equipment being worked…
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The Guide to IEEE Utility Safety Standards

A comprehensive review of IEEE guidelines and documents BY JIM TOMASESKI, IEEE, NESC Main Committee, PAR Electric Every day, utility workers are risking their lives…
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FERC Complaint Targets Duke, PJM Transmission Planning

A coalition of large energy consumers and ratepayer advocates has filed a complaint with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), urging the agency to prohibit…
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Grounding System Maintenance Guide

Grounding systems are a crucially important component of any power supply system, because they directly impact public and employee safety, supply system reliability, power quality…
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Lightning Strikes

In Canada, lightning flashes occur about 2.34 million times a year; with the highest levels of concentration during the summer months. While most lightning on…
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Lineman Safety during a Wildfire

If you wanted to create a recipe for disaster, the beginning of the 2021 wildfire season would be a good place to start. Nearly 90%…
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Worker Safety Using Infrared

Infrared safety: using thermal technologies to protect workers BY DOUG BARRY, FLIR Systems Disconnect switches, elbow connectors, cutouts, lightning arrestors, oil-filled circuit breakers, and other…
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Grounding Electrodes

For years, manufacturers of ground rods have strived to develop technical specifications for the electrical industry which address the specific needs and applications of clients…
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Grounding & Protection Articles

Grounding System Testing:  Simplified Fall-Of-Potential And Step-And-Touch Voltage Testing

Grounding System Testing: Simplified Fall-Of-Potential And Step-And-Touch Voltage Testing

Verifying the functionality and integrity of a grounding system is critical to maintaining a safe…
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Tower Climbing Safety Equipment

Tower Climbing Safety Equipment

What powerline technicians must know to stay safe BY JIM HUTTER, Capital Safety Most of…
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Reducing Partial Vacuum Induced Flashovers in 25 kV Class Loadbreak Separable Connectors

Reducing Partial Vacuum Induced Flashovers in 25 kV Class Loadbreak Separable Connectors

The 25 kV Class 200 Ampere loadbreak separable insulated connector system didn't always have today's reputation for…
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Safety Reports for Utility Workers

Safety Reports for Utility Workers

Protecting utility workers with documented reporting BY MIKE DOHERTY, PowerTel Utilities Contractors Limited Within the…
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Safe Grounding in Substations

Safe Grounding in Substations

How to guard utility personnel from shock hazards BY JEFF JOWETT, Megger In the power…
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